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HHS DECA Attends Fall
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Students
Jobs and
Winter Fashion,
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No. 2
Balance
School
Rebekah Teter serves guests at a wedding.
Front row left to right: Kim Fagga,Kellie Schroeder,Lindsey
Funk,Sky Fenn,Levi Severence,Jacob Fischer
Second row left to right: Catherine Wylie,Della Moreland,
Jacob Buttrum,Bradley Bommarito,Jordan Haines,Jared Tingler
Molly Milleson
Staff Writer
Bradley Bommarito
Editor-in-Chief
In late October, 12 HHS DECA
members traveled to the West Virginia DECA Fall Leadership Conference at the Glade Springs Resort in
Daniels, W. Va. Members from across
the state gathered there to participate
in fun leadership activities and informative workshops, and it was a successful kickoff to the DECA year.
“Fall Leadership was one of the
most fun experiences of my life. It was
definitely worth going to,” said HHS
DECA vice president Levite Severance.
At the conference, members
learned to achieve common goals as
a team through engaging group activities such as blind dodgeball and
“Save Sam.” Members were divided
into five different groups, and each
group competed in a game of capture
the flag on Sunday night.
“It was awesome to see our students bond with each other and with
students from all over West Virginia,”
said HHS DECA advisor Missie
Rebekah Teter serves guests at a wedding.
Detrick.
Even the rooming situation encouraged cooperation. Members stayed in
large houses, each of which hosted about
26 students. Staying together in houses
was very helpful to the formation of lasting friendships.
“Our roommates were fantastic.
Originally, I thought it was going to be
awkward, but it seems as if we made
friends that we will have for a long time,”
said HHS DECA chapter president Jacob
Buttrum.
In addition to participating in fun activities such as games and a conference,
DECA members also participated in an
activity in which students had to create
a business venture from scratch and
present the concept to a panel of judges.
“As a returnee to Fall Leadership, I
had high expectations, all of which were
exceeded. The beauty of Daniels, W. Va.
also brought the beauty of friendship
and business, both of which are assets
to my life,” said junior Lindsey Funk.
At Hampshire High School, there are
many students who work hard at their
jobs. Many spend their free time on the
weekends working in order to not interfere with their school day. However,
others work both weekends and weeknights, demonstrating just how hardworking they actually are.
Senior Rebekah Teter works at
Gretta’s Kitchen on the weekends,
mainly at the Potomac Eagle or catering other events. ‘’I absolutely love my
job! I get to work with awesome people,
do different events, and meet so many
new people,’’ said Teter.
For Teter, managing her school work,
job, and social life is not very difficult
because she is able to do her schoolwork
on the train, and she lets her friends
know when she works.
Junior Noah Wheatley works at the
Koolwink Motel, taking care of the outdoors management. Wheatley works on
both the weekdays and weekends, and
doesn’t have a problem managing his
job,school, and social life. ‘’Nothing
really changes my my school ethic
when it comes to my job outside of
school or my social life because I like to
talk,’’ said Wheatley.
Neither Wheatley nor Teter have a
problem raising money, but Teter is
putting money in the bank to save up
for college.
Junior Kelsey Mowery works at the
Main Street Grill as a hostess. For
Mowery, her earnings go towards some
extra spending money.
‘’At first I did not like my job, but
once I got the hang of things I don’t
mind it. The best part about my job are
my coworkers,’’ said Mowery.
Having a job during high school
takes a lot of hard work and effort, and
also teaches the students responsibility
outside of school.
Important Dates
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Dec. 21
Dec. 22
Exams for periods 1, 4, 7
Exams for periods 2,5,8
Exams for periods 3, 6
Make-up exams
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End of first semester
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Beware of
Weeaboos
Weeaboos
Strike Back
Patrick Messer
Guest Writer
Dalton Haines
Staff Writer
Anime has been around since the
1900s and has been steadily increasing
in popularity in recent years.
Communities have been made to bring
fans of anime together, but a very
negative group of people was born from
within that community: Weeaboos.
Weeaboos are people who pretty
much appropriate the Japanese culture
and pretend to be something they aren't.
They are overly obsessed with anime.
Weeaboos also pretend to know the
language and use simple phrases to
carry a conversation with someone.
They run with their arms behind their
backs like Naruto. They often smell bad
and are alienated from normal society.
There is a difference between liking
anime and being a weeaboo. Weeaboos
go to anime conventions dressed as
their favorite characters and meet other
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people who are into anime as well.
There are types of weeaboos who
live in their parents’ basements and
have collections of swords and
figurines of their favorite shows and
animes.
You may simply watch anime and
enjoy it, or you can be a weeaboo. I
personally like anime, but I wish
people would not ruin it by being
weeaboos. If you want to enjoy the
culture, then go to Japan and stay
there. Actually learn the language and
start conversations with people and
don’t be antisocial. Join society and be
a healthy, functioning human being
with purpose and dignity.
Happy Holidays from
The Trojaneer Staff
Top row: Trent Corbin, Chris Loy, Dalton Haines, Tyler Corbin, Max
Reno. Bottom row: Abraham Toothman, Bradley Bommarito, Madison
Davis, Marissa Gross, and Molly Milleson.
Anime has been around for almost a
century and is enjoyed by many. Average
fans typically enjoy it as a pastime, while
others make it their life. These fans are
called weeaboos. They take anime to the
extreme. They act as if they were born in
Japan, and know every aspect of their
culture. Real weeaboos only buy and
watch things that are anime. If it's an
American cartoon, they almost always
hate it. When attempting to say things, it
almost always turns into what can only
be described as cringe-worthy.
I for one do not obsess over anime
that much. I think it's good at times, but
for the most part it is overrated. As for
the extreme weeaboos:I don't want to
roast them because they are typically
nice people. They might smell bad, take
anime too seriously, and bring a bad
reputation to many fan bases, but
they're still people who deserve a tiny
shred of dignity at times.
HHS Enforces
Attendance
Bradley Bommarito
Editior-in-Chief
Last month was Attendance Awareness
Month, and the topic of attendance is still
as relevant as ever. Hampshire County
Schools have traditionally struggled with
high absence rates and less than stellar
overall attendance. Though chronic
absences are a pertinent issue in all school
systems, the problem seems more
pervasive here. If Hampshire County
Schools and HHS in particular want to be
the best, first we have to drastically reduce
our abysmal absence rates.
The most prominent argument in
support of stricter attendance policies is
the simple notion that missing school
deprives students of the opportunity to
learn, which has a decidedly negative
effect on grades and content mastery. You
cannot learn if you are never at school!
Another argument is that cracking
down on attendance keeps students out
of trouble. If you are at school, you are
significantly more likely to avoid trouble
because you are in a structured,
productive environment. Being at school
equates to being safe, which is why
attendance is such an important aspect of
having safe, wholesome communities.
The high school experience is designed
to prepare students for adult
responsibilities. Chronic absence is not
tolerated in the workplace, and students
who have attendance issues in high
school will likely exhibit the same
problems later on in life. This is yet
another reason why taking attendance
seriously is so crucial; by focusing on
attendance in high school, we are
teaching kids that attendance is
important and unexcused absences are
not permissible.
Teaching students work ethic and the
importance of being punctual and
present instills positive values that will
be beneficial throughout a lifetime. The
administrators at HHS should be
commended for their proactive
response to combating chronic
absences. By strictly enforcing
attendance policies now, the
administrators are ultimately opening
up new opportunities in students'
futures and instilling vital values.
My fellow HHS students, nothing is
holding you back from achievement.
Just be on time, be present, and be
willing to learn!
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College Cons
College Pros
Chris Loy
Staff Writer
Abraham Toothman
Though some people view college as beneficial and an easy way to
be successful in life, I disagree. I feel
that college can be quite stressful and
a waste of time. Most kids do not
know what they want to do as their
profession. As they go through life
and get older, they are told college is
the only way to go. However, college
isn't right for everyone.
While many people attend college to find their passion, others already know what they want to do,
and they don't need college to achieve
it. College is a major financial decision, and while it often pays off, the
decision shouldn't be taken lightly.
Many people find that they can
challenge themselves without attend-
Staff Writer
ing college, and pursuing college can be a
poor investment for those who are not sure
what they want to do with their lives.
Many high school students go to college because it's expected of them, but that
isn't a good reason to go. If you are facing
pressure from parents, friends, or teachers to attend college, but don't feel ready,
then now is not the time to go. You
shouldn't take on such a large financial
leap and time commitment just to please
other people. This is especially true if you
have no idea what to do with the rest of
your life.
College is expensive, and it doesn't
make sense to spend money on a college
degree if you are unsure of your path.
Technology
Goes Wild
Ben Stoner
Staff Writer
These days, children are all about
technology. From cellphones and
computers, to Xboxes and
PlayStations, technology use by children has increased exponentially. An
increase such as this causes people to
question whether or not this much
technology is good for children.
Personally, I believe that technology is taking over our lives. Today,
phones and other technologies have
become more a way of life than just
an accessory in life. As a teen myself,
I personally feel the struggle of becoming too attached to technology.
I believe that technology brings
several problems, such as a lack of
real communication. Some technology enthusiasts say it makes talking
easier, but some fail to address that
there is a difference between talking
to someone in person and just staring at a screen. Relying on technology has also caused a decrease in
physical activity, a loss in the amount
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of sleep teens get, and loss in the motivation for other activities.
There are many people who believe
that technology is very beneficial. One of
their main arguments for technology is
that it provides fast information to plenty
of people on a regular basis, but it reduces
a people's ability to think for themselves
as they have become used to being able
to access information without much
thought. Another main argument of those
technology savvy people is that social
media allows for easier personal connections, but social media has taken over almost everything at this point, and if
people aren't into it, they have far more
trouble fitting in.
Sure there are benefits to technology,
but the negatives far outweigh the positives. If things keep going the way that
they are, eventually we will not be able to
function without technology. People need
to start relying more on themselves and
less on technology.
Earning a college degree is such an
important step in life. It's all about the future. It prepares you both intellectually
and socially for your adult life and career.
The benefits of a college education include career opportunities like better paying and higher skilled jobs. Studies have
shown that having a college education
also leads to overall happiness and stability.
Many people want to attend college
but don't know exactly why or how it will
them them in the future. For some people,
the ability to earn money is the driving
force behind going to college. Studies also
show that college graduates earn significantly more money in their lifetime than
those with only a high school education.
Graduates with bachelor's degrees average just over $50,000 a year. Graduates
with higher level degrees make an average of nearly $70,000 a year. High school
graduates earn an average of only
$30,000 per year. If you want money, not
going to college is not the way to go.
Obviously, higher income is a primary
benefit of earning your degree. But most
jobs that require a bachelor's, master's,
doctoral, or professional degree tend to
have more benefits as well. This can include healthcare, retirement investment,
travel opportunities and other perks.
Earning a college degree is the most common pathway to a better career and better life.
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A Day in the Life of......
Coach G
Cloyce Sowers
HHS Substitute Teacher
HHS Senior
Ben Stoner
Staff Writer
Dalton Haines
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Charles Gulbronson is a magistrate in Mineral County and a substitute teacher at Hampshire High School.
Gulbronson believes that Jesus
gave him the opportunity to run for
magistrate.
“I prayed about it, and that was
his answer, ‘The lord called me to run,’
John 3:27,” said Gulbronson.
Gulbronson will be serving the
county in several ways.
“I’ll be handling all misdemeanor
criminal cases and all arraignmens for
felony and misdemeanor cases.
Additonally, I will be issuing fines and
prison time up to one year, placing offenders on probation, and hearing motions filed by the court.”
He was inspired by many people
to run for magistrate, but there was one
person in particular: Jesus.
“I prayed about it. The Lord inspired me to use my education not just
in the classroom but also in the courtroom to help better the community,”
said Gulbronson.
Jesus inspired him not only in his
job, but in his education too.
“Jesus inspires me in everything.
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Cloyce Sowers hops on a tractor.
Coach G teaches a class at HHS.
I have two doctorates, a bachelor’s,
and three master’s degrees. The two
doctorates are a J.D. (Juris Doctor), also
known as a law degree, and a Ph. D.
in Pastoral Ministry. I’m licensed to
practice law in Texas, admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court for
the Northern District of Texas. I went
to Texas Wesleyan University School
of Law, and I am a graduate in the degree of law from Southern Methodist
University School of Law and have a
master’s in the law of taxation.”
Gulbronson has many hobbies
outside of his work and educational
persuits.
“I enjoy praying and reading the
Bible. Secondly, I enjoy going to
Church, spending time with my wife
and kids, hunting, and coaching football,” said Gulbronson.
Gulbronson is a devout Christian, and worship has an important
place in his life.
“I am follower of Jesus Christ, a
lifelong learner, hardworking, trustworthy, faithful, respectful, appreciative, and blessed,” said Gulbronson.
Cloyce Sowers is a 17-year-old
senior at Hampshire High School. He
is a very involved FFA member and a
peer helper; he is also active in the
Slanesville Ruritan Club. In addition
to participating in extracurricular activities, Sowers also helps his father on
their farm.
“I don’t find the time; I make it,
but in all seriousness, you just have to
make the time if it is for something you
consider a priority,” said Sowers.
Sowers has accomplished many
things as a student at HHS. Some of
those accomplishments include earning the Golden Horseshoe Award, being a Regional Math Field Day participant, placing eighth in the National
Tractor Driving Competition, receiving a silver medal in the FFA National
Competition for livestock judging, and
placing fifth in the State FFA Creed
Speaking Contest.
When he’s not participating in
academic pursuits, Sowers has several
other interests. He is very devoted to
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agriculture, plays various sports, and
loves the type of work he does on his
father’s farm. He enjoys driving anything that moves fast.
After high school, Sowers plans
on attending Liberty University in order to get a degree in business and accounting.
“I feel like I’m on the right
track,” Sowers said.
After college, Sowers wants to be
a farmer, like his father and grandfather, and he feels that a degree in business will help him with running own
farm.
“Working can actually turn into
fun if you enjoy what you do,” said
Sowers. “Since I’m a born again Christian, I am inspired to be the best that I
possibly can. My family also inspires
me every day.”
Sowers has a twin sister,
Kirston. He said that having a twin sister is very interesting. He also feels like
they are pretty close and share a lot of
the same characteristics.
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Winter Fashion Rolls Around
Holiday Recipes
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bites
~Samantha Keplinger
Ingredients:
for the crust:
1 1/2 cups oreo cookie crumbs, cream
centers removed (22-23 cookies)
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
for the custard:
half bag (6 oz.) white chocolate chips
1/4 cup half and half
12 oz. whole cream cheese, softened
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fall fashions.
Madison Davis
Staff Writer
Fashion preparation for the
weather of the upcoming winter
months is heating up.
The 2017 season is almost upon us,
and with it comes hot new trends and
pieces necessary for any fashiongoer’s closet.
As the frosty commutes and chilly
evenings creep around the corner, one
of the most difficult things is
acclimating our wardrobes to meet the
needs of the outdoors. Reaching for
more layers doesn’t mean you have to
compromise style. The outdoorsy look
seems to be taking control of the
fashion world.
Green, beige, and burgundy tones
are the set foundation of the upcoming
season.
Vogue Italia reveals that perhaps
the biggest trend will be simply
“casual.” No more is jewerly of much
concern. Big scarves, hats, and bright
accessories have been replaced with
high neckline collars, high-waisted
jeans, and a more vintage approach.
The reign of the infamous skinny
jeans are over; boyfriend and bootcut
style has taken the fashion world by
storm. Denim simplicity is a force to
be reckoned with this year.
Keeping warm will be no issue: big
military-style jackets, flannels, and
oversized sweaters made several
appearances in high-fashion runways
internaionally. Suede and leather also
took front-and-center at NFW. Booties
and flats are also making a comeback
as several designers took to them
throughout their entire lines.
Saying goodbye to flip-flops and
the summer sun isn’t always the
easiest; however, when faced with this
season’s fashion theme. I think I am
even looking forward to it.
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
for the raspberry sauce:
5 oz. fresh or frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved
in 3 tablespoons of water
1. Make crust: In a large bowl, mix fine cookie crumbs with butter until well
incorporated. Should resemble wet sand. Scoop 1 slightly rounded teaspoon of
crumb mixture evenly into 48 lined mini muffin tins. Press down to form crusts.
2. Preheat oven to 325F,with rack on lower middle position.
3. Make raspberry sauce: Combine raspberries, sugar, and dissolved constarch
in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often. Once mixture is thickened,
remove from heat.
4. Make custard: In heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate chips together with
half and half on low heat. Remove from heat. In large bowl, mix together cream
cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and the
melted white chocolate mixture.
5. Scoop one rounded tablespoon of custard evenly into lined mini muffin tins.
Dollop 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry sauce over the custard and use a knife to
swirl.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are puffy and no longer sticky upon light
touch. Let cool to room temperature and cover and refrigerate.
Snickerdoodles
~Lajon Morris
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. Heat oven to 400F
2. Mix 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, butter, shortening and egss in a large bowl. Stir
in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3. Shape dough in to 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll
balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place two inches apart on greased cookie
sheet.
4. Bake eight to ten minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Most popular holiday foods
Pumpkin Pie
Mashed Potatoes
41 %
36%
Turkey
Stuffing
14%
9%
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Hannah Lipps was named the West Virginia State Cross Country Champion at the State
Meet in Huntington, W.Va. on Oct. 29.
Athlete Profile
John Mayfield
Senior Zac Odom is a wrestler at HHS
and has been wrestling for a total of 13
years.
"I love the sport of wrestling; it has
many perks to it. It is the greatest and
oldest sport in the world," said Odom.
"Wrestling is something special to me
because it is only you and one other
wrestler out there on the mat. It takes
dedication if you want to wrestle. You
cannot just go out one day and say you
are going to wrestle; it takes hard work
and heart to become great at the sport,"
explained Odom. "Those that never work
for it will never achieve greatness."
Odom said that the sport of wrestling
teaches self-discipline, respect, and
honor. He added that wrestling is built
around good sportsmanship.
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went 32-6 for the season. During Odom's
sophomore year, he wrestled the 120pound weight class, finished first in the
region, and went 33-4 on the season. As
a junior, he wrestled in the 138-pound
weight class, finished second in the
region, and went 19-6 on the season.
Odom's high school career isn't over
just yet, and he has a new goal for his
senior year and a plan of how to reach it.
"My goal is to become a state
champion at my weight class," said
Odom. "I am going to run and train as
hard as I can everyday until states is
here."
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Hampshire High School senior John
Mayfield has participated in football for
ten years.
Over the years of Mayfield's football
experience, he has lifted weights, played
basketball with his brother in the
driveway to help with his footwork, has
run to keep in shape, eaten healthy, and
stayed hydrated.
Mayfield's favorite part of playing
football is doing his job the best that he
can to help his teammates succeed. He
also enjoys taking on people bigger and
stronger than he is to challenge himself.
Mayfield's favorite part of the game
is defense.
"I like outside linebacker because I
love defense, and I get to stop backers,
which disrupts the running back, so
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either my teammates can make the tackle,
or I can have the awesome feeling of
making a good tackle," said Mayfield.
Mayfield said that he is not talented
enough to play football on a level higher
than high school, but if he got the
opportunity, he definitely would.
HHS head football coach Darren Grace
said Mayfield is a very dependable
teammate. Grace said Mayfield always puts
his team first.
"John works extremely hard on and off
the field to become a better player," said
Grace.
Teammate Cole Shaffer trusts Mayfield
as a reliable team player because he is
always determined to do his best.
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Grey's Anatomy
Sully
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Grey's Anatomy is a medical drama
television show that has played for 13
seasons on ABC on Thursdays at 8 p.m.
All seasons of the show can be found
on Netflix. The main stars are Ellen
Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, and Justin
Chambers. The show started in 2005
with Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo),
Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey),
Alex Karen (Justin Chambers), Christina
Yang (Sandra Oh), Ozzie Stevens
(Katherine Heigl), Miranda Bailey
(Chandra Wilson), and George O'Malley
(T.R. Knight). Of course, several other
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characters came and left throughout the
seasons.
In the series, countless heartbreak,
new scandals, and relationships take
place with all the characters. At the
beginning, Meredith, Alex, Ozzie,
Christina, and George begin their
internships at the Seattle Grace Hospital
with several obstacles.
In my opinion, the show is
outstanding; despite all the drama, it's
still addicting. Grey's Anatomy is a great
series, and I would definitely
recommend the show.
Sully has mixed reviews on social
media. Personally, I thought that the
movie was fantastic. The film is about a
pilot (Captain "Sully" Sullenberger) who
tries to make an emergency plane landing
in New York's Hudson River. The movie
is based on a true story. This movie
teaches valuable life lessons, such as
confidence and honesty.
The main actor is Tom Hanks, who is
widely regarded as one of the best actors
in the industry. Clint Eastwood is the
director of the film and has won four
Academy Awards for his past movies.
With these two names behind the movie,
I knew it was destined to be a success.
When I finished watching the movie, I
was very motivated and inspired to be a
better person througout my life.
The film got 82 percent on Rotten
Tomatoes and 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb. I
couldn't agree more with these two
ratings. I would highly suggest this film
to anyone who is looking to learn about
an interesting piece of history.
Are you pleased with the results of the 2016 presidential election?
Yes
76 %
No
7%
Not Sure
17 %
*Based on a poll of 100 HHS students and staff
McKee Funeral Homes
Romney & Augusta
Go Trojans!
James Pyles, LIC
Chad & J.W. Pyles, directors
Hamphire County's Oldest
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